Norma Jeane Baker changed her name to Marilyn Monroe in March 1956 to create a screen name for her movie career.
Marilyn Monroe's birth name was Norma Jeane Baker, but she changed to Marilyn Monroe for the screen.
Marilyn Monroe was buried in Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery.
Where did Marilyn Monroe study her acting career?
Marilyn Monroe studied acting at Actor's Studio and continued pursuing her acting career.
How did Marilyn Monroe die?
Marilyn Monroe succumbed to a drug overdose at 36 on 4 August 1962 in Los Angeles, California, USA
Marilyn was a natural blonde.
Marilyn Monroe bleached her hair to blonde because she was eying an opportunity for girls with lighter hair.
When was Marilyn Monroe born?
She was born on the first of June in 1926 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Marilyn Monroe was fired by the 20th century Fox.
She was fired for failing to show up on many filming days.
Which movie did Marilyn Monroe act in last before her demise?
The Misfits, 1961. Marilyn Monroe played opposite Clark Gable and Montgomery Clift.
Marilyn grew up without a father.
Marilyn Monroe's mother's name was Gladys P. Baker. The identity of Marilyn Monroe's biological father is unknown.
When did Marilyn Monroe die?
She died on 4 August 1962 in Los Angeles, California, USA.